Synonyms of block
30 similar words
Another word for block is stuff. Other synonyms of block are pulley block, city block, barrier, blockage and obstruction.
Synonyms and similar words for block
nounA case or frame housing one or more sheaves (pulleys), used with ropes to increase or redirect...
- pulley blockA shell containing one or more sheaves, the whole forming a pulley.
nounThe distance from one street to another in a city or suburb that is built (approximately) to a grid...
nounSomething that prevents something from passing.
nounAn action to interfere with the movement of an opposing player or of the object of play (ball...
nounA temporary or permanent ban that prevents access to an online account or service, or connection to...
- nuclear blockA block that completely removes the blocked user from the perspective of the person blocking.
nounThe human head.
verbTo fill or obstruct (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
verbTo knock the hat of (a person) down over their eyes.
- bonnetTo pull the bonnet or cap down over the eyes of.
Meaning of block
- noun A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
- noun A chopping block: a cuboid base for cutting or beheading.
- noun A wig block: a simplified head model upon which wigs are worn.
block in other languages
Questions about synonyms of block
- What is another word for block?
- Block has 30 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stuff, pulley block, city block, barrier, blockage, obstruction, roof and wall.
- What does block mean?
- Block means a substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
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